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Grammar : Adj
Spell : aw-toj-uh-nuh s
Phonetic Transcription : ɔˈtɒdʒ ə nəs

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Définition of autogenous

Origin :
  • "self-generated," 1846, earlier autogeneal (1650s), from Greek autogenes "self-produced," from autos "self" (see auto-) + genes "formation, creation" (see genus). Modern form and biological use of the word said to have been coined by English paleontologist Richard Owen (1804-1892).
  • As in interior : adj inside, central
  • As in self : adj individual
  • As in inlying : adj inner
Example sentences :
  • Not quite so spectacular but every bit as useful is the autogenous welding by means of these magic wands.
  • Extract from : « The Boy's Book of New Inventions » by Harry E. Maule
  • Dissolved acetylene is also very useful for acetylene welding or autogenous soldering.
  • Extract from : « Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use » by F. H. Leeds
  • This apparatus is supplied on a trolley for use in autogenous soldering or welding.
  • Extract from : « Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use » by F. H. Leeds
  • The tubing and castings are joined together by hard soldering, brazing or autogenous welding.
  • Extract from : « Aviation Engines » by Victor Wilfred Pag
  • These last may be autogenous delusions or thoughts about actual events which precipitated the psychosis.
  • Extract from : « Benign Stupors » by August Hoch
  • The final proof was the cure of the patient by an autogenous vaccine made of the offending microbe.
  • Extract from : « The Treatment of Hay Fever » by George Frederick Laidlaw
  • Autogenous is defined as "self produced," or independent of outside materials.
  • Extract from : « The Boy's Book of New Inventions » by Harry E. Maule
  • One author dwelt on the superiority of autogenous vaccines but admits that occasionally stock vaccines are indicated.
  • Extract from : « The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2 » by Various
  • The fifth reference specifically states that the vaccine must be autogenous.
  • Extract from : « The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2 » by Various
  • The soldering is autogenous (as in the lead chambers at vitriol works).
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 598, June 18, 1887 » by Various

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